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National Centre for Music
Under construction
About National Centre for Music
The former Royal High School on Calton Hill is being restored as the National Centre for Music by the Royal High School Preservation Trust, with main works under way since early 2026. We print no opening year until the trust confirms it.
Why it's on our list
- Under construction
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Centre for Music before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from National Centre for Music are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Picardy PlaceTram550 m7 min walk
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail650 m8 min walk
- McDonald RoadTram800 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Holyroodhouse550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- National Museum950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Edinburgh Castle1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Arthur’s Seat1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Airport11 kmCar or taxi 35 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Haymarket2.6 kmWalk 32 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min